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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 29/09/2026

This Friday, we are hosting a free tour of our Bubble Barrier Amsterdam in light of NEMO's Weekend van de Wetenschap. 📆 Date: Friday 2 October 2026 🕥 Time: 10:00-10:45 📍 Location: Westerdok 20, Amsterdam Sign up here: cstu.io/a76f32.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 29/09/2026

Over 1,000,000 pieces of plastic 🫧 🎉 That's how much Bubble Barrier Amsterdam has stopped from reaching the ocean. Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission; on to the next million!

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 28/09/2026

Iedereen is het erover eens: plastic hoort niet in het water. Maar wie is verantwoordelijk voor het opruimen? Onze collega's Danielle en Annemiek stellen deze vraag morgen tijdens het VNG Jaarcongres en zijn benieuwd naar jouw mening. Zien wij jou daar?

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 28/09/2026

We are heading to the ReFRESH Summit in Milwaukee, where our co-founder Philip Ehrhorn will discuss how Bubble Barriers could help tackle plastic pollution in Lansing, Michigan. Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 3:00 PM CST Register for the summit: cstu.io/03a117

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 21/09/2026

Weekend van de Wetenschap voor kids 8-14! 🫧 Ontdek hoe onze bubbels plastic tegenhouden in Amsterdam. 📆 Vr 2 okt, 10:00-10:45 📍 Westerdok 20, Amsterdam 🔗 luma.com/y8cdmgzm

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 08/09/2026

September 20th is World Cleanup Day. Join 70 million others during a worldwide cleanup. Find one in your area or start your own: cstu.io/a5efb0/ #WorldCleanupDay #PlasticPollution #Amsterdam

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 04/09/2026

Good news deserves a headline too 🌊 This month's #TheStream: We explore the new EU packaging rules Sign up via the link below. cstu.io/086d52 #TheStream #PositiveNews

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 26/08/2026

Spot it before you scroll past 🫧 This is Bubble Barrier Amsterdam, quietly catching plastic before it reaches the North Sea. Over 1,000,000 pieces and counting since 2019. #Amsterdam #BubbleBarrier #PlasticPollution

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 22/05/2026

Everything about city planning and urban innovation will be centred at the Utopian Hours Event in Rotterdam next week. Find our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, who will be representing The Great Bubble Barrier. 📅 29 May 2026 🕐 15:30 - 16:00 📍 Groothandelsgebouwen, Rotterdam

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 20/05/2026

Wij mochten Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer, Tweede Kamerlid voor D66.nl en verantwoordelijk voor Wadden, Water, Natuur en Dierenwelzijn, verwelkomen bij onze Bubble Barrier Harlingen. Dank voor het luisteren naar ons verhaal. Deze momenten steunen ons om het plasticprobleem landelijk aan te pakken. 🫧

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 18/05/2026

Join us for a free tour of our Bubble Barrier in Amsterdam as a side event to Katapult Future Fest 📍 Westerdoksplein 20, Amsterdam 📅 Tuesday, 26 May 🕑 14:00 – 15:00 🎟 Free, registration required: cstu.io/478ef1 Photos: TheGreat Bubble Barrier & Denzel Engel #KatapultFutureFest #KFF26

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 15/05/2026

Katapult Future Fest is coming to Amsterdam from 27 - 29 May 2026! Our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, will be speaking as part of the session on 'Ocean Systems Change'. 📅 28 May 2026 🕐 13:00 - 14:00 📍 The Church, Ruigoord Village Grab your tickets at cstu.io/42cfb4, #KFF26

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 22/04/2026

Last month we attended the Future Urban Trends Event in Italy. We took the stage to present our Bubble Barrier, and we got to engage in conversations with urban innovators and city leaders who are each redefining the urban system in their own way. Thank you for receiving us with such enthusiasm!

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 17/04/2026

Tijdens een recent evenement 'Blauwe Zone Zomergasten' in Kaag en Braassem deelde onze co-founder Francis een persoonlijk en inspirerend verhaal over eigenaarschap. De wereld om ons heen is gevormd, bedacht, ontworpen en uitgevoerd door mensen. Jij hebt de keuze welk verschil je maakt in de wereld

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 07/04/2026

9 years ago, we started with a simple idea: to stop plastic before it reaches the ocean 🌊 Today, The Great Bubble Barrier has 4 installations across Europe, and over 1,000,000 pieces of plastic captured 🗑️ We’re only just getting started 🌍🫧

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 01/04/2026

Meet the founders behind The Great Bubble Barrier: Anne Marieke Eveleens, Francis Zoet, Saskia Studer, and Philip Ehrhorn. Today, Anne Marieke, Francis, and Philip remain closely involved in the daily management of the company. Different disciplines. One shared mission: plastic-free rivers

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 30/03/2026

A study found that around 1,000 rivers account for 80% of global riverine plastic emissions, mostly small- to medium-sized waterways. Perfect for a Bubble Barrier. By stopping plastic close to the source, we prevent it from ever reaching the sea. Source: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 23/03/2026

Join us this Thursday, the 26th of March, at Future Urban Trends at the OGR in Turin, Italy! 🇮🇹 A free event where Co-founder Anne Marieke Eveleens will be taking the stage between 15:50-16.20. Don't forget to book your 1:1 with Anne Marieke here: cstu.io/211923

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 18/03/2026

The past month, we collaborated with Rotterdam School of Management, where MSc Global Business and Sustainability students explored and analysed our business model. Grateful for moments like these where we can connect with like-minded organisations and talented students who are shaping what’s next.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 26/02/2026

Last week, we visited the students at the primary school IKC 't Wad in Harlingen, where we shared our mission for plastic-free waterways and inspired our future environmental stewards! Seeing the kids so engaged and curious to see our Bubble Barrier filled us with hope and motivation to continue🌱

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 17/02/2026

Last week, we welcomed a delegation from Thailand to Amsterdam for a tour of our Bubble Barrier system. We also reflected on the feasibility study conducted in 2024 to assess the potential of implementing a Bubble Barrier in Bangkok. We feel inspired to explore how we can work together.

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 27/01/2026

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week showed how they are turning a long-term vision into action at high speed. With permission to move boldly, innovation accelerates impressively. It was inspiring to connect with many (female) entrepreneurs who all share a drive to build a more sustainable future! 🤲

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 15/01/2026

While we didn’t take home the category prize this time, we leave the Zayed Sustainability Prize and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week feeling incredibly grateful and energised. Congratulations to the 2026 winners: Jade, N&E Innovations, Stattus4, Build Up Nepal, BASE. And to the Global High Schools.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 12/01/2026

Join us tomorrow as the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 are announced! 🎉 We are honoured to be a finalist, with the opportunity to win USD $1 million to help scale our impact. 🕐 When: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 07:00 - 08:30 (CET) 🗺️ Where: Livestream: cstu.io/793d31

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 28/11/2025

The United Nations High Seas Treaty has finally been ratified 🌏 🐠 This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: cstu.io/2e3ac1

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 27/11/2025

A few weeks ago, our co-founder travelled to Rio de Janeiro to proudly represent The Great Bubble Barrier at this year’s Earthshot Week and celebrate this year's winners!

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 26/11/2025

Make a one-off donation as a company or individual, and honour someone special with a gift that truly makes an impact 🎁 Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/ And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 03/11/2025

“Je kan alles in het water gooien, maar je mag er niet zomaar iets neerleggen.” Aldus co-founder Francis Zoet in een recent interview met @Telegraaf.nl. “Het gekke is dat niemand verantwoordelijk is voor plastic in water.” ➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: cstu.io/cb8367

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 16/10/2025

Last week we visited KIMO International in Inverness. We’re proud to be part of this conversation as The Great Bubble Barrier and to come together with a shared goal: cleaner waterways. Spaces like this foster collaboration, invite mutual support, and strengthen our collective impact!

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 14/10/2025

From 4–6 November, we’ll be back in Barcelona for @smartcityexpo.bsky.social 2025 — a global meeting point for smart cities and urban innovation. Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza. #SCEWC25

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 13/10/2025

‪We have been nominated for the KvK Innovatie Top 100 2025 by the @kvk-nl.bsky.social 🎉The winner will be announced on 14 November, but we need your support. 👉Cast your vote: cstu.io/8f1b20 🗳️Voting closes Sunday, 19 October Thank you for supporting our mission for clean rivers and oceans

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 23/06/2025

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Plastic pollution threatens freshwater ecosystems around the world. Led by Rotary and developed with UNEP support, a new platform empowers citizen-led action to restore rivers, lakes and wetlands and #BeatPlasticPollution. 🔗 www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 03/07/2025

The United Nations Ocean Conference took place from 9 - 13 June in Nice, France, bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries to accelerate global action on ocean protection. 🌊 🇺🇳 Read more about UNOC3 in our latest blog post: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/what-happene... #UNOC2025

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What Happened at the United Nations Ocean Conference

The third United Nations Ocean Conference took place in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025 to advance ocean protection.

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 09/04/2025

Plastic is a useful and durable material, so why do we use it for items we discard in seconds? 🥤 🗑️ In our latest blog post, we look at five plastic-free innovators changing the game: Notpla, MycoBuoys, Grownbio, MYCL and Keel Labs. From seaweed to fungi, they remind us that change is possible!

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5 Plastic-Free Innovators You Should Know About - The Great Bubble Barrier®

In a world so dependent on plastic, what are the alternatives? Meet five plastic-free innovators who developed an alternative to plastic.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 18/03/2025

Plastic is everywhere, and while it is often praised for being recyclable, the reality is far more complex. ♻️ 🌎 This #WorldRecyclingDay, we want to share our white paper on the nuances of plastic recycling - exploring the most common myths and challenges associated with plastic recycling.

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Plastic Recycling - The Great Bubble Barrier®

In this blog post, we aim to answer some of the most common questions and address popular misconceptions around plastic recycling.

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Ilya Lozovsky @ichbinilya.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

This “bubble barrier” in Amsterdam’s Westerdok prevents plastic debris from flowing out towards the North Sea #cool 👍

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 13/03/2025

It's easy to get anxious or disillusioned with the current state of our planet (and ocean). But this week we have something to smile about. 💙 🧪 The @oceancensus.bsky.social has discovered over 800 new marine species. This is a great reminder of why we need to preserve our marine ecosystems.

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Over 800 new species discovered I Ocean Census

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Neil Williams (he/him) @neil-williams.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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thebetter.news/the-great-bu... Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers.

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Dutch startup uses air bubbles to remove plastic from rivers

Dutch startup "The Great Bubble Barrier" has been building "air curtains" and removing tons of plastic from rivers since 2017.

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Cético Yunquera @cetico.bsky.social · 26/11/2023

Today, they inaugurated The Great Bubble Barrier in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It’s 235 meters long, the largest ever installed. Its purpose is to block, capture, and collect plastic that unfortunately floats downstream and ends up in the sea and on the nearby beaches. Congrats to all involved!

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 04/03/2025

Work to develop a global #PlasticsTreaty continues. The second part of #INC5 on plastic pollution will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 14 August 2025. More details: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-...

The image features a bright blue background with bold white text announcing the "Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee - INC-5.2." Below the main title, event details are displayed in a smaller font, stating that it will take place from 5 to 14 August 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Icons of a calendar and a location pin visually emphasize these details. The lower part of the image showcases a pattern of outlined illustrations of plastic-related items such as bottles, bags, gloves, straws, and other packaging materials.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 11/03/2025

Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde has been awarded the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 in the 'Innovation' category. The award was presented by BlueMissionMed in collaboration with @ec.europa.eu. It was implemented as a pilot for project MAELSTROM_H2020, in partnership with the Municipality of Vila do Conde.

Philip Ehrhorn accepted the Rivers & Lakes award on stage at the European Ocean Days.

All the winners of the Blue Rivers & Lakes Award on stage at the European Ocean days.

Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde aerial view in Portugal.

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 05/03/2025

In December, INC-5 of the Global Plastics Treaty ended without a final agreement. 😥 🇺🇳 @unep.org has announced that the next round of negotiations will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 - 14 August. What are your ambitions for the next round of negotiations? What targets would you set?

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Second Part of the Fifth Session

UNEP is the global champion for the environment with programmes focusing on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity and more.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 26/02/2025

How does a Bubble Barrier work? ⚙️ We create a bubble curtain by pumping air through a perforated tube, which creates an upward current directing plastic to the surface. By placing it diagonally across the river, the flow of the water will push the plastic to the side and into the catchment system.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 20/02/2025

We are on a mission to clean rivers from plastic pollution using bubbles. Keen to lend us a hand? Join our team! 💼 Sales Specialist ⚙️ Project Engineer 💻 PR & Communications Manager Visit our website to read the full vacancy and submit your application: lnkd.in/d9rrxAgx

The Great Bubble Barrier team with a big bag of plastic waste

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 12/02/2025

Did you know that over 90% of plastic is never #recycled? 🧃 Of 350 million tonnes produced yearly, only 9% gets recycled. Many plastic items end up in rivers, like this bottle cap. Recycling alone will never be the ultimate solution. We need to focus on prevention, reduction and cleanup.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 10/02/2025

#Plastic is found in increasing quantities inside our bodies. The potential health hazards are still largely unknown, but plastic in our organs and tissues has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and hormonal disruptions. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Research looking at tissue from postmortems between 1997 and 2024 finds upward trend in contamination

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 10/02/2025

Hi there! We are The Great Bubble Barrier® and we capture plastic pollution in rivers.. by using bubbles. 🫧 Join us in our mission for Plastic-Free Rivers. #BubbleBarrier